Earth Layers

Identify the layers of the Earth shown in the diagram.

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core

• crust inner core, outer core, mantle

• mantle, crust, inner core, outer core

Which layer of the Earth makes up 70% of the Earth’s mass?

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is believed to be composed primarily of liquid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Earth is made of different layers that have varying characteristics. Which is the thickest layer?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Crust

What layer of the Earth is labeled A?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What layer of the Earth is labeled C?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

What layer of the Earth is labeled B?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

What layer of the Earth is labeled D?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

What kind of material makes up the Mantle?

• solid rock

• solid iron and nickel

• liquid iron and nickel

• magma

A student uses clay to construct a model of Earth. Which layer of the model should be the thinnest layer?

• the layer representing the mantle

• the layer representing the outer core

• the layer representing the inner core

• the layer representing the crust